Talent Acquisition Partner, China

Who are we?

dss+ is a leading provider of operations management consulting services with a purpose of saving lives and creating a sustainable future. dss+ enables companies to build organisational and human capabilities, manage risk, improve operations, achieve sustainability goals and operate more responsibly. By leveraging its DuPont heritage, deep industry and management expertise and diverse team, dss+ consultants are on the ground and in the boardroom helping clients work safer, smarter and with purpose. dss+ is an independent firm, with a footprint in over 30 countries. dss+ has been recognized as the top brand in EHS consulting by independent research company Verdantix for 5 years running.

What can we offer?

Working for us gives you a chance to directly impact the people strategy by supporting recruitment and management of talent acquisition within the AP region. Reporting to the AP Recruitment Lead, this role enables you to apply a proactive, strategic lens to talent acquisition within the region, allowing continuous improvement, employer brand building and building metrics that shape decision-making. This is an opportunity to directly impact the success of DSS talent strategy and impact our clients across the region.

As a young, dynamic firm, our management structure allows everyone to develop and grow, while our flexible working practices are designed to offer all employees the chance to thrive. Mentoring and specialist support will ensure that this exciting position provides you with ample opportunities to develop new skills and grow with the business. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in consulting, come and join us.

What will you do?

This role will be responsible for managing recruitment operationally within our China market to identify, attract and engage talented people to support our growth strategy. You will work as part of a small team of experienced Talent Acquisition Specialists and work with our regional HR team to understand the talent needs and ensure we build a robust talent pipeline for today and our future. You will be hands-on, providing our regional business teams with end-to-end recruitment services. You will enable the growth of dss+ Employer Brand, considering our unique position in operations consulting.

·       Champion of Employer Branding: As a dedicated steward of the dss+ Employer Brand, you will craft and deploy strategies that resonate with exceptional talent, conveying our organization's culture, values, and unique value proposition

·       Act as a subject matter expert to design, develop and execute recruitment strategies that deliver against the resourcing business plan

·       Serve as a trusted partner to DSS leaders and the HR team on the talent pipeline, recruitment metrics and forward-looking indicators to support our talent selection process.

·       Live and breathe the dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors, and encourage others to do the same. More information about our core values can be found here: https://bit.ly/3in7mty.

·       Define best practice recruitment models aligned with the DSS business strategy and business priorities.

In this role, you will:

·       Collaborate closely with China hiring managers and business leaders to understand their talent needs, team dynamics, and strategic goals.

·       Develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies that encompass employer branding, candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection.

·  Spearhead the employer branding initiatives by creating compelling content, including videos, blog posts, social media campaigns, and other relevant materials to showcase the company's culture, values, and opportunities.

·  Help manage and maintain our online presence on various platforms (such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, company website) to ensure a consistent and positive employer brand image.

·  Identify innovative ways to differentiate the organization in the competitive job market, showcasing our unique employee value proposition.

·  Collaborate with the Marketing team to align employer branding efforts with overall corporate branding and messaging.

·  Lead candidate sourcing efforts through various channels, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to build a robust talent pipeline.

·   Conduct thorough candidate assessments, interviews, and evaluations to identify the best-fit candidates for open positions.

·  Provide an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring transparent communication, timely feedback, and a smooth recruitment process.

·   Manage senior search assignments, engaging directly with C-suite and leadership candidates, maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality.

·   Prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards on recruitment metrics, analyzing data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve recruitment strategies.

·  Act as a strategic business partner, collaborating with department heads to understand their long-term talent needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.

·  Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, employer branding, and operational effectiveness, and apply them to our recruitment processes.

Who are you?

You are passionate about identifying and sourcing new talent in a dynamic, consulting context. You have demonstrated experience designing recruitment strategies in a professional services organisation (preferably Management Consultancy) with a successful track record as a true collaborator and implementer. You’re comfortable with ambiguity, being able to deliver tangible outcomes and interacting with stakeholders across the organisation.

To be successful, you’ll have:

·       Proven experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on the China market

·       Experience of having worked in a Management Consultancy preferred

·       A good understanding of employer branding strategies and their impact on attracting top talent. Advanced experience in direct sourcing.

·       Proficiency in using various recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and social media platforms for sourcing and branding efforts.

·       Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics and adjust strategies accordingly

·       Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders

·       Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously

·       A creative thinker who can innovate and adapt to changing market dynamics

·       Demonstrated capability as a hands on, end to end recruiter with an established candidate network, ideally in operations consulting

·       Demonstrated experience designing recruitment metrics to support

·       Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to change priorities as needed

·       Above all, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment

·       Fluency in English and Mandarin essential.

Diversity and Inclusion

DSS is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed and driving accountability for growing DSS through diversity.  Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to DSS.

dss+ Core Values

dss+ works with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future. To do so effectively, we live our core values that underpin our thinking, our goals and our actions, every step of the way. Coupled with our passion and expertise, the dss+ core values ensure we forge a path to success for our employees, stakeholders and clients — one that we can all be proud of. What ideals do we prioritise? These are the four compass points that guide our actions.

1.   Safety and health

We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.

2.   Environmental stewardship

We find science-enabled solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect and preserve the environment, both for today and for the future.

3.   Respect for people

We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.

4.   Highest ethical behaviour

We conduct ourselves and our business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards, striving always to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.